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The steel and industrial company backed its outlook for most metrics for fiscal 2026, but cut its sales growth range to between minus 3% and 0%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Isomorphic Labs said on Tuesday that it had raised $2.1 billion in a series B financing round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital, which has also backed OpenAI and led its earlier $600 million round.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Webb backed the VAR team's view by saying that "the most significant contact undoubtedly is that on the goalkeeper".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The Washington Apple label is backed by a system of requirements and checks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Christopher’s heart was beating so hard that the griffin, disturbed by its racing thump, backed out of the jumper and cast him a look.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell